Tag: South Africa

A South African child recovering at home with a parent during the winter school holidays after pectus surgery.

Planning Pectus Surgery Around the South African School Calendar: Why Winter Break Wins

Pectus surgery recovery aligns neatly with the South African winter school holidays. Here’s how to plan a Nuss procedure around the June and July break.

12 May 2026

Teenager experiencing breathing difficulty in cool weather, a symptom that can be linked to pectus excavatum.

Pectus Excavatum and Asthma-Like Symptoms: Why Cooler Weather Makes Breathing Harder

Many South Africans with pectus excavatum are misdiagnosed with asthma, especially as the weather cools. Learn the difference and when to see a specialist.

29 April 2026

Doctor’s invention brings hope to three men

Justin Reichlin spent his life hiding a sunken chest — until a groundbreaking South African-invented procedure finally performed locally changed everything. He was only the third patient to benefit.

2 March 2026